Philosophy Worksheets

Web Practice Worksheet

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1. Open your Internet browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape). Enter the address: http://philosophy.lander.edu/ in the Address or Location Bar. This page is the Homepage for philosophy classes. What is the title of the page as shown in the title bar at the very top of the page? (The page title is usually followed by the name of the browser.) How many time has this page been accessed. (Check the number at the bottom-left of the page.)
2. Click on the link OTHER SERVICES at the top of the page. When the Other Services page loads, click on the Majordomo Mailing (Wilma) List Archive for this class. When the Mailing List Interface page loads, scroll down to the bottom of the page to browse the Archives. What is the first message of this semester? (Hint: click on INDEX for this month.)
3. Go back to the Philosophy Homepage and click on the Homepage for this class. When the Homepage loads, click on the Majordomo Mailing List icon for this class. When that page loads, join the Mailing List by entering your email address and clicking ``Submit Query.'' Q.v., the instructions for joining the Mailing List in the syllabus under the section entitled ``Course Requirements.'' What kinds of messages can be posted to the Mailing List?

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4. Check your email for a message with the subject ``Confirmation for Subscribe...'' Where do you send your authorization code in order to authenticate your email address? Send your authorization code to the address specified; you should get an email confirmation in a moment. Check the step-by-step instructions under the section of the syllabus entitled ``Course Requirements.''

5. Click on the red ``p.l.e'' icon at the top left of the page and so return to the Philosophy Homepage. Click on OTHER SERVICES at the top of the page. When the ``Other Services'' page loads, click on the Majordomo Mailing List ``subscribe/unsubscribe'' link. When the MajorCool Mail List Manager loads, type in your email address and click the yellow ``Go'' button. If a ``no subscribed list'' page loads, repeat step 4. Otherwise, scroll down the Mailing Lists listed. What Mailing List Names have a check in the SUB (i.e., Subscription) column?

6. Using the instructions from the mwforum Message Board section under ``Course Requirements'' for this syllabus, register and log in to the Philosophy Forum Message Board for this class. What is the title of the first message of the semester? Post a message in the Discussion area by clicking in the following order: Intro. to Phil. $\rightarrow$ Class Discussion $\rightarrow$ Post Topic. In the Subject bar, enter an appropriate title about what feature of the class you think most students would like to change, and in the body of the message, explain what you think that feature would be and why.

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7. On the Philosophy Homepage, under the gray heading ``Courses of Study,'' click on the yellow title of your philosophy course. When the page for your philosophy course loads, click the ``FAQ'' (Frequently Asked Questions) for your course. Can you exempt the final exam? Can you make up a missed quiz?

8. Find the title for the first lecture of this course. What is the title of the lecture as it appears in the title bar at the very top of the screen?

9. Find the title for the first sample quiz in this course. What is the title as it appears in the title bar at the very top of the screen?

10. From the Homepage of your philosophy course, click on the ``Chat'' link. Enter your ``Nick'' (your screen name or nickname), your real name, and hit the ``Enter'' key. At the bottom of the window is an unnamed message bar. Type in ``Hi.'' What is the name that appears in the Chat Window with the message you just typed in? We will use Chat for ``online office hours'' the evening before tests.

11. Find the philosophy search engine called Hippas. Search for the term ``á priori.'' What is the definition of this term given by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy? If Hippas is offline, do a search and find a definition for ``á priori.''

12. Open your email client and send the following message to the mailing list for this class in accordance with the email guidelines listed in the ``Requirements'' section of this syllabus. In the body of the message, state your major, your hometown, your class standing (Freshman, etc.), and your career interests. Be sure to sign your name in accordance with the guidelines before you send the message.

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4. Check your email for a message with the subject ``Confirmation for Subscribe...'' Where do you send your authorization code in order to authenticate your email address? Send your authorization code to the address specified; you should get an email confirmation in a moment. Check the step-by-step instructions under the section of the syllabus entitled ``Course Requirements.''
5. Click on the red ``p.l.e'' icon at the top left of the page and so return to the Philosophy Homepage. Click on OTHER SERVICES at the top of the page. When the ``Other Services'' page loads, click on the Majordomo Mailing List ``subscribe/unsubscribe'' link. When the MajorCool Mail List Manager loads, type in your email address and click the yellow ``Go'' button. If a ``no subscribed list'' page loads, repeat step 4. Otherwise, scroll down the Mailing Lists listed. What Mailing List Names have a check in the SUB (i.e., Subscription) column?
6. Using the instructions from the mwforum Message Board section under ``Course Requirements'' for this syllabus, register and log in to the Philosophy Forum Message Board for this class. What is the title of the first message of the semester? Post a message in the Discussion area by clicking in the following order: Intro. to Phil. $\rightarrow$ Class Discussion $\rightarrow$ Post Topic. In the Subject bar, enter an appropriate title about what feature of the class you think most students would like to change, and in the body of the message, explain what you think that feature would be and why.

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7. On the Philosophy Homepage, under the gray heading ``Courses of Study,'' click on the yellow title of your philosophy course. When the page for your philosophy course loads, click the ``FAQ'' (Frequently Asked Questions) for your course. Can you exempt the final exam? Can you make up a missed quiz?
8. Find the title for the first lecture of this course. What is the title of the lecture as it appears in the title bar at the very top of the screen?
9. Find the title for the first sample quiz in this course. What is the title as it appears in the title bar at the very top of the screen?
10. From the Homepage of your philosophy course, click on the ``Chat'' link. Enter your ``Nick'' (your screen name or nickname), your real name, and hit the ``Enter'' key. At the bottom of the window is an unnamed message bar. Type in ``Hi.'' What is the name that appears in the Chat Window with the message you just typed in? We will use Chat for ``online office hours'' the evening before tests.
11. Find the philosophy search engine called Hippas. Search for the term ``á priori.'' What is the definition of this term given by the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy? If Hippas is offline, do a search and find a definition for ``á priori.''
12. Open your email client and send the following message to the mailing list for this class in accordance with the email guidelines listed in the ``Requirements'' section of this syllabus. In the body of the message, state your major, your hometown, your class standing (Freshman, etc.), and your career interests. Be sure to sign your name in accordance with the guidelines before you send the message.